Hundreds of teens came together at a Catholic high school in Chicago Heights to pray, to learn about their faith and to be in solidarity with young people from around the world who came together at the same time with Pope Francis at World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro. "WYD Chicago: A Midwest Celebration" included catechetical sessions, prayer opportunities and liturgy for teens in ninth through 12th grade at Marian Catholic High School July 27. Participants included members of youth groups from many Chicago-area parishes, as well as a contingent from the Archdiocese of Detroit, and groups from other Midwest dioceses.
Luis and Michael Salazar from St. Victor Parish in Calumet City, pray following communion. Over 700 Catholic teens and young adults from across the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Midwest gathered for a "WYD Chicago: A Midwest Celebration" at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights on July 27. During the 12 hour event youth participated in a day of music, speakers, catechetical sessions and concluded with a Mass concelebrated by several bishops and Cardinal George.
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